Freddi Fish and Luther's Maze Madness
- April 17, 2014
- Humongous Entertainment
Get on Steam"Freddi Fish and Luther's Maze Madness" is an underwater-themed arcade-style game where players help Freddi Fish and Luther collect kelp seeds in over 50 maze-crazed caverns. The game is suitable for children ages 3 to 8 and features a custom level builder for creating personalized mazes. With high-quality animation and the ability to track scores for up to 75 players, this game offers hours of fun and action.
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Reviews
- The game offers a nostalgic experience with engaging level designs and charming graphics, making it enjoyable for both children and adults.
- The custom level editor, while basic, provides a fun sandbox for creativity and replayability.
- The gameplay is challenging yet rewarding, with various power-ups and collectibles that enhance the experience.
- The controls can be frustrating, as the pathfinding is imprecise and the mouse-based movement is awkward.
- The game can be excessively difficult, especially in later levels, which may require cheats to complete.
- The level editor is limited, preventing players from creating more complex and varied levels.
- music6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received high praise for its remarkable background tracks, composed by Jeremy Soule, known for his work on titles like Oblivion and Skyrim. Reviewers appreciate the nostalgic 90s style of the soundtrack, which complements the game's colorful graphics and enhances the overall experience.
“It's great discovering all the weird gizmos and gadgets in the later levels, and the background music for some of the levels is simply remarkable.”
“Regardless, this game is a solid 7.5/10 for the ingenious level designs, pleasing background music, and the great fun to be had on a first go around.”
“Soundtrack by Jeremy Soule, of all people, composer for the soundtracks of Oblivion, Skyrim, and many more, done in a nostalgic 90s style.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its immersive experience and expert design, particularly in the action-adventure puzzle genre aimed at children. However, some players feel that certain characters, like Luther, lack involvement in the gameplay, being limited to cutscenes and menus. Overall, the graphics enhance the engaging gameplay, creating a captivating atmosphere for players.
“Maze Madness is an expertly crafted action-adventure puzzle game with great gameplay designed for children.”
“The graphics are stunning and strikingly modern for their period of conception, and the gameplay is immersive. I feel as if I am the lone heroine herself swimming through the desolate ocean in search of seaweed bits and seashells.”
“The only thing I don't like about it is that Luther is not really involved in the gameplay; he's just in the cutscenes and the level select screen.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are praised for their stunning and modern appearance, especially considering it was made in the 90s. Users appreciate the animated visuals, describing them as cute and colorful, which contribute to an immersive gameplay experience. Overall, the graphics enhance the game's atmosphere and appeal.
“The graphics are stunning and strikingly modern for their period of conception, and the gameplay is immersive. I feel as if I am the lone heroine herself, swimming through the desolate ocean in search of seaweed bits and seashells.”
“Made in the 90s, this game still looks good with its animated graphics.”
“The graphics are cute and colorful, and the music is fantastic.”
- story4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game's story revolves around a mission to recover a million missing kelp seeds, with players encouraged to collect shells and special items before completing the mission. While the narrative is engaging, some users feel that the single-player story mode lacks certain features found in the custom level builder, impacting the overall experience.
“Part of the strategy of the game is to collect the shells and special items before you collect the last kelp seed, when the mission ends.”
“I almost never choose to play single-player story mode.”
“I rate it 9 because the custom level builder is missing some of the things in the story mode levels.”
“Your mission: recover a million missing kelp seeds.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious, leading to frustration and a desire to rush through the experience rather than enjoy it.
“This is beyond tedious and just made me want to hurry up and finish the game.”
“The grinding feels endless and takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
“I found myself doing the same repetitive tasks over and over, which became incredibly boring.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is characterized by a seemingly childlike and innocent demeanor, which contrasts with deeper themes that may surprise players. This juxtaposition creates a unique and engaging environment that invites exploration beyond its surface.
“Don't let its childlike atmosphere and innocent demeanor fool you.”
“The game's atmosphere is hauntingly beautiful, drawing you into its world.”
“Every corner of the environment is filled with rich details that enhance the immersive atmosphere.”
“Do not let its childlike atmosphere and innocent demeanor fool you.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game's levels and puzzles highly engaging, and the ability to create custom levels significantly enhances replayability, offering endless fun and variety.
“The levels and puzzles are engaging, and creating your own levels adds tons of replayability and serious fun.”
“Each playthrough feels fresh due to the variety of choices and outcomes, making me want to dive back in again and again.”
“The game offers multiple paths and strategies, ensuring that no two runs are ever the same.”
